Audio-Technica U857QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone

High-Quality Microphone for Professional Sound Reinforcement
The Audio-Technica U857QL Cardioid Condenser Quick-Mount Gooseneck Microphone is designed for use in a variety of professional applications such as conference centers, boardrooms, courtrooms, and houses of worship. It delivers clear, intelligible sound for speech reinforcement, recording, and broadcasting needs, ensuring optimal communication even in environments with high ambient noise. Whether you're using it for a live conference or capturing high-quality recordings, the U857QL offers exceptional performance, making it the go-to choice for professionals looking for reliable sound capture.

Cardioid Polar Pattern for Clear and Focused Sound
The U857QL features a cardioid polar pattern with a 120° acceptance angle, providing focused sound pickup while minimizing unwanted noise from the sides and rear. This directional microphone ensures that the sound you want to capture is front and center, allowing for clear communication in demanding environments. The cardioid design reduces interference from surrounding sources, making it ideal for use in large conference rooms, boardrooms, or places where background noise is a concern.

Superior RFI Shielding for Clean, Interference-Free Audio
One of the standout features of the U857QL is its UniGuard® RFI-shielding technology, which offers unparalleled rejection of radio frequency interference (RFI). In environments filled with electronic equipment and wireless signals, RFI can degrade audio quality, but with the U857QL, you won’t have to worry about disruptions. Whether you're using the microphone for live sound or in a recording environment, the RFI-shielding ensures that your audio remains clean and free from interference, allowing for crisp and clear communication.

Flexible Gooseneck for Precise Microphone Positioning
The U857QL’s ultra-flexible, small-diameter gooseneck design allows for easy adjustment and precise positioning. Whether you're speaking into the microphone from a podium or directing it toward a group of speakers, the gooseneck can be quickly adjusted to the desired angle without any "memory" issues, meaning it stays in place once set. This feature is crucial in environments that require frequent repositioning or for setups where the microphone needs to be adapted for different users.

Low-Cut Filter for Improved Audio Quality
Equipped with an 80 Hz low-cut UniSteep® filter, the U857QL effectively reduces low-frequency noise that can interfere with speech clarity, such as hums from air conditioning or traffic rumble. The filter ensures that only the desired frequencies are picked up by the microphone, improving sound quality without affecting voice clarity. This feature is especially useful in environments with a lot of low-end noise, ensuring that communication remains sharp and intelligible, even when background noise is present.

Quick-Mount Design for Easy Installation
The U857QL is designed with a quick-mount feature, making it simple to install and integrate into any professional audio system. The 3-pin XLRM-type connector insert at the base plugs directly into any standard XLRF-type surface or cable connector, allowing for seamless integration. This easy-to-install design makes the U857QL a convenient choice for both permanent installations and portable setups, whether it’s used in conference rooms, courtrooms, or houses of worship.